If you’re serious about a career in travel and tourism, then this is definitely the course for you. You’ll develop expertise across a wide range of travel and tourism areas, letting you take full advantage of the many career opportunities this industry offers – whether that’s right here in South Devon, or halfway across the globe.
The travel and tourism industry is continually evolving, and with a vast range of career opportunities. This course will provide you with a high level of knowledge about a wide variety of travel and tourism areas. You will learn through a variety of practical activities and theory sessions, and you will be assessed by written and practical tasks.
This is an intensive course, so you will require a high degree of self-motivation, and upon successful completion, you could progress to a second year of study at South Devon College, with a view to progressing to the foundation degree in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management at University Centre South Devon, or alternatively consider employment.
Travel and tourism destinations
UK visitor attractions
The cruise industry
Travel agency operations
Resort representative roles and responsibilities
UK airports
The role of airline cabin crew
UK tour operations
Organising an event
A choice of additional industry qualifications; NCFE Cabin Crew or tNCFE Resort Representative
Maths and English skills
Work preparation
Work experience
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This course costs: £
If you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
"I chose to study this course because it would lead to a career where I could travel. There are lots of different opportunities within travel and tourism and the course taught me about all of them - from cabin crew procedure, cruise ships operations and holiday representatives as well as customer service and event planning."Imogen Stelfox
This course is available at our Vantage Point Campus.
Our inspirational Paignton Campus provides the very best learning environment, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
South Devon College,
Long Road,
Paignton,
TQ4 7EJ
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